'When he was offered B R Chopra's Zameer, many advised him against playing Saira Banu's father, pointing out that a decade ago, he had been her hero in her debut film, Junglee.' 'When he asked me, I pointed out that he was an actor first, so nothing should stop him from playing any role.'
Co-writer of 3 Idiots, Abhijat Joshi on coming up with one of 2009's best films.
100 years of Dev Anand and 10 scenes etched in our memory!
'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'
Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.
Farhan and Javed Akhtar discuss the new and the classic Don.
Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.
In spite of its flaws, I enjoyed reading the book, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Simply for the joy of digging into the life, in pictures and words, of one of the most enduring stars of Indian cinema.
'I didn't want to do a highlight reel with greatest hits of Yash Raj Films.' 'I wanted to do an actual story.'
Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. By the time he entered his 50s, he was struggling to find his feet, explains Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
'Writers are always nervous.' 'If you go to a party, you will notice that the writers are always in a corner of the party, looking anxious, sweating and tense about something or the other.' 'I am that kind of person.'
As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.
'Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi have collectively brought more pride and honour to our country than the entire film fraternity put together.' 'Sir, the names you have taken are institutions, pillars of India's popular art, symbolising the very essence of humanism and nationalism.'
On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.
Radhika gets vaccinated... Amitabh makes a revelation...
With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
'People want to know the life led by those living in Pakistan.'
Sukanya Verma offers you interesting choices from Ray to Godzilla on OTT this week.
This isn't a compilation of his best films, biggest blockbusters or important milestones but moments that swept Sukanya Verma off the floor, blew her heart into smithereens, regaled her with their sheer silliness, made her laugh till her sides hurt and look at phenke hue paise in disdain.
In this exclusive interview, Akhtar talks about preparing for Bhag Milkha Bhag and his wish to see father Javed Akhtar make a comeback as a scriptwriter.
The Congress had on Friday extended support to the countrywide 'chakka jam' called by the farmer unions, saying party workers will stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers in their protest.
'If I am going in a car and a dog barks, I am not going to stop my car and give any attention to it.'
Amitabh Bachchan got a standing ovation by a 20,000 strong audience in London on August 24, as he recited -- in his inimitable baritone dialogues -- dialogues from his all-time hits like Deewar and Agneepath, as part of the Unforgettable world tour.
A look at the ceremony that was held on May 10 in the presence of the Kapoor clan and their film industry friends.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
These are the actors who worked the most with the late filmmaker.
A legendary filmmaker, Yash Chopra changed the face of romance in Hindi cinema to become a brand in Bollywood with numerous hits under his belt in his five-decade long illustrious career.
Chopra, 80, had been admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra on October 13 after being diagnosed with an attack of dengue.
From Awaara to Deewar to Junoon to In Custody, Shashi Kapoor leaves us many movies to love and remember him by.
Amitabha Bachchan finally gets to the number 786 on Twitter and we comemmorate this occasion by pcikign his most popular filmi props.
The superstar, who's quite active and popular on Twitter, is one tweet short of reaching 786, the number of his iconic coolie badge in the 1975 blockbuster Deewar.
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